Can I keep my baby teeth?

Research showsThis information comes from research where people with missing teeth have been followed up for a long time to see what happens to the baby teeth. The research is supported by clinical experience of dentists. that keeping baby teeth does not cause any problems to the other teeth or how you bite. The only problem might be if the tooth starts to sink under the gum. Your dentist will watch out for this.

It is not possible to say exactly how long baby teeth will last. The dental team will look at your teeth and x-rays to give you an idea how long your baby teeth might last. They can also talk to you about what will happen in the future if the baby teeth fall out.

Baby teeth are smaller than adult teeth. If baby teeth are being used in the place of adult teeth, white fillings can be used to make baby teeth look bigger. This is usually a simple treatment and does not need any anaesthetic. Your dentist might be able to do this, or it might be done by a specialist children’s dentist.

There has not been much research aboutThere has not been much research about what happens when teeth are made to look bigger. The information here is based on reports about the clinical experience of dentists. what happens when baby teeth are made to look bigger, but dentist’s experience shows that making baby teeth bigger does not cause any problems. The white fillings will need to be repaired or replaced throughout your life as they do wear out. This will mean you need to see your dentist and there is likely to be a cost for new fillings.

Sometimes baby teeth have to be removed. It could be because the tooth is not healthy – perhaps because the tooth has lots of decay or a big filling. It also might be that the roots of the tooth are short, so the tooth is likely to fall out soon; or that the tooth is beginning to sink under the gum.

Research showsThis information comes from research where people with missing teeth have had baby teeth taken out. The research is supported by clinical experience of dentists. that taking baby teeth out does not cause any problems to dental health, or how you bite.

If baby teeth fall out or are taken out this might leave gaps. There are different things that can be done.

Click on an option to find out moreThis information comes from research where people have had baby teeth removed and different treatments have been given. The research is supported by clinical experience of dentists..